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Poet and writer, known for his critical work on children's literature.
A prominent literary figure from Bihar is known for his poetry and other poetical compositions on a variety of subjects.
Well-known poet from Kolkata, wrote Ghazal, Nazm, and Rubai; published several collections of poetry for children, also edited several literary journals.
One of the founders of Urdu criticism. Outstanding pre-modern poet. Famous for writing Yaadgar-e-Ghalib, the first biography of Mirza Ghalib.
Eminent Urdu poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning the ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista.".
Well-known fiction writer, poet, and critic; wrote novels in the backdrop of Lucknow’s cultural life.
Journalist, poet, storyteller, and editor of 'Filmi Sitare', who played several roles in Urdu plays, including Khwaja Ahmad Abbas's movie ‘Pardesi’.
One of the leading pre-modern poets known for the mystic content of his poetry, close associate of Jigar Moradabadi.
Poet and author from Hyderabad; wrote several essays on Deccani literature, was an Urdu faculty member at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
A famous Pakistani poet of the younger generation published a collection, Main Kisi Daastaan Se Ubhrunga.